The Home Fix Show
09-19-26 Time to talk about energy saving.
The Pacific Northwest Woodworking and Maker Expo details. Joe shares tips on simple energy saving areas that could be addressed in your home. Also, the Sherwin Williams color of the year is announced; and cautionary advice for refinishing wood exterior doors.
2:32:50
09-12-26 40th year of HomeFix starts now!
Solar powered window shades; replacing a septic tank and drain field; painting a door; replacing electrical outlets; don't try to outguess a home buyer; fixing a hardwood floor chip; life of a LED bulb.
2:32:50
08-29-26 Attic ventilation for comfort.
Ed from Solar Concepts sits in with Joe to talk about whole house fans, solar and hybrid attic ventilators, SolaTube and Velux skylights. Joe reviews the newest cost vs value study and explores redwood vs cedar.
2:32:50
08-22-26 Water damage; flooring; and gas lines.
Kirez from Footprints Flooring joins Joe to talk about the flooring installation business. Also, Joe talks about Sashco eXact Color caulking; smoke detectors; and tries to convince a caller not to install his own natural gas line.
2:32:51
08-15-26 Flashlights and Pergolas.
Joe reviews the new Duracell Hybrid flashlights; shares advice from a Pergola expert; talks about staining cedar fence; and advises us on how to talk with contractors. Callers ask about stain removal on composition decking, and water heater expansion tanks.
2:32:51
08-08-26 The Habitat ReStores.
Teri Jo talks with us about the Habitat ReStores. Joe also talks with a caller about replumbing her house; water leak detection; wood screen doors; change orders; soffit vents and airflow testing.
2:32:50
08-01-26 Deck refinishing and home inspections.
Joe gives advice about refinishing a wood deck; home inspectors and home inspections; Idaho Power rate programs; removing old work; and a confession to listeners.
2:32:51
07-25-26 Air conditioning advice.
Stanley Johnson from Heating Equipment Company sits in with Joe to explain how air conditioning not only works, but getting systems repaired and how to interact with them for more comfort.
2:32:49
07-18-26 Ask a plumber!
Scott and Joe talk about replumbing a house, RO systems, hose bib issues, copper vs PEX, and slow flushing toilets.
2:32:44
07-11-26 Roofing fact or fiction.
Andrew and Will from Idaho Roofing Contractors help us understand roofing our homes, the products and the process. Joe also talks about sprinkler system heat stress and Durham's Water Putty.
2:32:49